Israel conducted pre-dawn airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure in response to earlier missile attacks from Iran.
The Israeli military claimed it struck sites linked to missile production and defense systems. Explosions were reported in Tehran, but Iranian state media minimized the impact, stating only limited damage occurred.
The strikes represent Israel’s first openly acknowledged attack on Iran and risk escalating tensions in a region already embroiled in conflict, particularly involving Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
While Israel’s opposition leader criticized the limited scope of the strikes, Saudi Arabia condemned the escalation, calling it a violation of Iran’s sovereignty. U.S. officials urged restraint, seeking to prevent further retaliation between the two nations.
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